U.S.S. Pendragon
10106.23

Special Guest Stars:

Gabe as OPS Ididitagain
Karen as PED Prin
Sam as SIA Chamberlain

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis: Below on the barren planet, two AT's search.  One for the past, one for the future, while on the ship, the crew searches a mystery from both the past and the present...

<<<<<<<The Perfect Death>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::humming a song to herself and thinking of that lovely red full vinyl catsuit she has in her closet::

CSO_Gunther says:
::still turning the mysterious chip over in his hand::

TO_McCloud says:
::sits at tactical hitting buttons::

CMO_Daetalus says:
::is-scanning-the-ice::

OPS_Qon says:
@::Looking at the tracks, and waiting for the CTO instructions::

PED_Prin says:
::Waddling around sickbay making sure that everyone is doing what he or she is supposed to be::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::scanning the ship ... trying to determine the atmosphere inside the ship::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::notices Chamberlain looking ill and ducking back inside his ship::

CSO_Gunther says:
SELF: Hmmmm.......

CEO_Smith says:
::in engineering finishing up crew evaluations::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Maybe we should go on ahead.  Any idea which way?

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: still looking down at the Pen on Ice :: Team: Anything new?

OPS_Qon says:
::Chuckles as Chamberlain re enters the ship::

PED_Prin says:
::Opens a channel to the bridge to listen in::

Host CO_Zax says:
::still watching the CSO from the sidelines::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::wondering if the shuttle's phasers would do the trick::

TO_McCloud says:
::checks sensors::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: If you have no objections Commander, we should follow this track

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::notices a stray comm channel opened for apparently no reason from Sickbay and closes it::

FCO_Rofax says:
@XO: Nothing sir.  Still awaiting results as to whether the scans can reach her or not.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::moves over the Qon and sees the barely noticeable prints::  OPS:  Lead the way, and stay alert.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Your opinion, LT?

TO_McCloud says:
Self: Hmm...

CSO_Gunther says:
::speaks to himself as much as her:: CO: It vaguely looks like an embedded holomatrix...but that doesn't make any sense.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir, I don't know if you've been informed but scans show this ship is over 1,000 years old ... the atmosphere may not be breathable.

PED_Prin says:
::Stops hearing what's going on on the bridge and opens the silent channel again::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::continues-scanning-the-frozen-Pen-searching-for-lifesigns-or-bodies::

OPS_Qon says:
#::Begins following trail, judging that they are a few miles behind there quarry::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CSO: What doesn't make sense? ::figures she needs to let him talk it out::

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Yes, I heard, thank you.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: I would say that he is about two hours ahead of us

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Hmmm? Oh, I meant, why would somebody bury a holomatrix in this cube?

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::eyes the console seeing the channel open again, and taps into it::  *COM* Hello?  Is anyone using this channel?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::follows Q'on, phaser rifle readied::

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks over to the cube and peers inside::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO:_My-scans-dont-shovv-any-lifesigns-as-expected-but-no-bodies-either

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: If you don't mind sir, I think we should pick up the pace

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  I still can't get any clear scans inside the ship ... we may have to enter the ship anyway.  I suggest environmental suits for anyone who enters.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: I'd like to take this chip to the science lab for a better analysis.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::shivers from the cold::  OPS:  Why is that?

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Start working on a plan to drill a hole to the ship to send a probe down 

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::waits a few more seconds for a response::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ Self:  No bodies.   ::sighs with relief::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CMO: No bodies at all - are you positive?

PED_Prin says:
::Almost jumps out of her skin:: *OPS*: I am.....I like to know what's going on on the bridge so I'm aware when Medical assistance is necessary.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::nods:: Yes, Sir.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Two reasons, one to keep warm, I don’t like this cold. Second, to catch up. I am sure Danster is not walking

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir, maybe the shuttle's phasers could drill a hole for us.

TO_McCloud says:
::wonders what this dot is that stays on the screen::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::nods at Qon::

TO_McCloud says:
Self: Weird....

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Run the simulations - make sure we won't cause any avalanches or the like

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods consideringly:: CSO: Of course, Lt. Keep me posted?

PED_Prin says:
::Runs her hand over her belly to quiet the baby who seems to have gotten hiccoughs from her scare::

TO_McCloud says:
::presses the dot to find it's a bug:: Self: YUK!

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods and heads in that direction::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Picks up pace to a jog, quick enough to make headway, but slow enough to keep an eye on the trail, and not get surprised in an ambush::

XO_Bafii says:
@ COMM: CO:  We aren't having much luck at the moment, looking into drilling a hole to send a probe down to the ship

PED_Prin says:
::The only thing worse than having hiccoughs when you are pregnant is the baby having hiccoughs::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::eyes the console as though eyeing the PED::  *PED* I am sure we will inform you should a medical emergency occur.  But while we are at yellow alert all comm channels need to be kept clear for needed traffic.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::follows Qon::

Host CO_Zax says:
::reaches out and runs a hand along the cubes door::

EO_Pettigrove says:
*FCO*:  Pettigrove to Shuttle, please come in.

Host CO_Zax says:
::hearing the COMM looks up::

CSO_Gunther says:
::hops out of the lift, striding quickly toward the lab::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
*PED* We will keep you informed as the situation requires.  Bridge out.  ::closes the channel again::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Bafii: Understood, Number One. Take no chances and keep me posted.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::keeps a sharp eye out for Danster::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Without actually going down to the ship, any ideas on retrieving the logs?

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::makes her way back to the shuttle preparing to reconfigure the phasers to drill the hole::

XO_Bafii says:
@COMM: CO: Aye Captain.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Reaches a ridgeline and stops just under the crest, waiting for the CTO to catch up::

PED_Prin says:
::Isn't in the mood to argue and as she's reaching to shut the channel sees it's already closed::

CMO_Daetalus says:
::Begins-scanning-for-a-depression-in-the-ice::

CSO_Gunther says:
::loads the chip into an old tunneling microscope::

PED_Prin says:
::I HATE not knowing what's going on......the sooner we hear and the more we hear it's always the better::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::catches up to Qon and motions for him to continue::

FCO_Rofax says:
@  XO: Without know the power status of the core, I am unsure sir.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION: The CTO's team picks up a life signal 3 miles to the north up a steep mountain.

Host CO_Zax says:
::takes a last look at the cube and decides to return to her bridge before someone blows up the ship::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::allocates the needed power for the CSO to use a 'tunneling microscope' and idly wonders what that is::

OPS_Qon says:
#::Skirts along the ridge until he finds a slight opening and peers through into the valley below::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: It’s a fair bet that all power systems are down...  I'm not sure we can get away without going in.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Up there.  ::points::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The CSO sees that it is a modified holoprogram.

CSO_Gunther says:
::punches some of the resulting data into a simulation and hums with interest::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::reaches the shuttle and enters ... begins to run simulations and re-sets the phasers to match::

XO_Bafii says:
@ *EO* Status?

FCO_Rofax says:
@  XO: Theoretically, if the ship were frozen instantly everything would be intact.  But, if she sat there, the power drain could have wiped everything, sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
::enters the TL::

TO_McCloud says:
::grabs out a PADD and starts reconfiguring it::

OPS_Qon says:
#::Looks but can’t quite see the figure, but is sure of the trail::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::sighs as she notes how steep the mountain is::

Host CO_Zax says:
Computer: Bridge!

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*XO*:  I'm just about done Commander.  Another five minutes and I should be able to drill a hole through to the ship for you.

CSO_Gunther says:
::still looking through the scope:: *CO*: Captain, it's a holoprogram of some sort...

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::an alert starts blinking on her panel::  BRIDGE:  She's on her way.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: I would not recommend going through this valley

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Following that we would have to unthaw the ship for everything to function, and I don't think we want to do that - not yet.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  And why is that?

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Can you run it? Safely?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: I could attempt to use the shuttle computer to power her up sir.  The command codes should be the same.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::finishes reconfiguring the phasers::

XO_Bafii says:
@ *EO*  Apprise me when you are ready and have run the simulations. 

CSO_Gunther says:
*CO*: The holodeck safeties should handle it.

TO_McCloud says:
::creates a game playable in the holodecks:: Self: This should be fun ::uploads the game into the computer::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::runs the last of the sims which shows she can do this safely:: *XO*:  I'm ready  to attempt to drill through now.

Host CO_Zax says:
::tilts her head consideringly::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: We can be spotted. The eye catches movement. If we move down there, we will be seen, and be sitting ducks. I suggest we follow this ridgeline. It might add a bit of time to the hunt, but we will survive

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: A good idea, lets get a probe down there first and then re-evaluate

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Checks-the-scans::_XO:_Commader-there-is-a-section-of-thinnner-ice-over-there_::Points::

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Will you need assistance, LT?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Well, you might survive.  ::grins::

Host CO_Zax says:
::arrives on the bridge::

XO_Bafii says:
@ *EO* Understood.... safety analysis?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Understood sir.  I will begin making preparations.  ::takes out PADD to begin::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CMO: Relay those coordinates to the EO please

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::hums to herself as the captain enters the bridge::

OPS_Qon says:
#::Sensing a growing respect for the CTO::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Orders sir

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*XO*:  Simulations show there's no danger to the crew ... but I would step back if I were you, Sir.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Lead the way.

CSO_Gunther says:
::rubs his chin thoughtfully for a moment:: *CO*: I don't believe so, but I will have to make a minor modification to the holodeck computers to interface it. If you'd like someone from engineering there....

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::takes a few deep breaths before they move on::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Team: Lets move back to the shuttle to monitor the probe

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::follows Bafii and Daet to a safe distance::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Aye. ::Turns and runs along the ridge making sure to stay off the top so as not to be silhouetted::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::receives a set of co-ordinates from the CMO and inputs them into the targeting system::

XO_Bafii says:
@ COMM: CO: We are ready to drill a hole for the probe - simulations. show no danger to the crew  - permission to go ahead?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@X0:Aye-sir-::sends-the-coordinates-to-the-EO::_*EO*:_At-these-coordinates-the-ice-is-only-90-meters-thick-instead-of-one-hundred-meters-thick

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::follows Qon wishing he had shorter legs::

PED_Prin says:
::Finishes checking up on SB and it's as ready as they can be not knowing what's going on::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::backs-avvay::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::prepares to fire:: *XO*:  Firing phasers at designated co-ordinates now. ::fires phasers::

XO_Bafii says:
@ *EO* Standby - do not fire

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The drilling slowly moves through the ice.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Stopping dead in his tracks and dropping to the ground, but almost as silent as the breeze caresses a flower::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::disengages ...but it's too late::

Host CO_Zax says:
*XO*: Permission granted.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::sees Qon and drops as well::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::is-scanning-the-depth-of-the-beam::_XO:_75-meters-to-the-ships-hull

OPS_Qon says:
#::Motions for CTO to take cover::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::whispers::  OPS:  What is it?

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: sees the phasers fire ::  *EO* Report

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::monitors the progress on the helm console::

CSO_Gunther says:
::almost forgets about the pending request from the captain as he studies::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Not sure, movement just through the trees ::Pointing::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::checks her tricorder::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The AT finds a device that sends off life signs... it is a ruse.  The super soldier is nowhere in sight.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*XO*:  Sorry Sir, I received your stand-by order too late ... I've disengaged.  Shall I continue?

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around the bridge as she walks to her chair::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  An opening in the ice appears.

XO_Bafii says:
@ *EO* Complete the drilling - in the future please wait for orders before commencing

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Sir, an opening has been created.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: makes his way back into the shuttle ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*XO*:  Aye Sir.  ::re-engages phasers::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Prepare a probe for launch

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Understood, Lt. Be careful.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Motions for the CTO to wait, Q'on quietly creeps forward, and discovers........a device giving false life readings::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  It was a trick.  Now what?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::continues-monitoring-the-depth::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO:_50-meters-to-the-hull

CSO_Gunther says:
::starts at the answer, after such a delay:: *CO*: Understood. ::dashes of to the holodeck, chip in tow::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::grins::  XO: Aye sir.    ::quickly moves through the keystrokes::

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Keep moving

PED_Prin says:
::Waddles over to a seat and eases herself into it::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Report!

XO_Bafii says:
@ CMO: Good

PED_Prin says:
*CO*: Sickbay is as ready as we can be, Ma'am.

FCO_Rofax says:
@  XO:  Sir, the probe is ready for deployment.  ::engages recording device::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Can you still see his tracks?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::keeps-monitoring::_ALL:_35-meters

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::monitors the progress of the phasers ... sees that her plan is working::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Understood - as soon as we have a tunnel we'll see if you can fly it in there  :: smiles ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*CMO*:  I'll disengage on your mark.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#Martin: Beam me to my team if you wouldn't mind.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: No sir, his tracks led into the valley, but I have a good idea where he would have left the valley, and that is where I hope to regain his tracks

CMO_Daetalus says:
@ALL:_25_*EO*:_Understood

CSO_Gunther says:
::enters the holodeck and immediately opens an access panel::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::grins at the XO's comment::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@ALL:_fifteen

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO:  The PED is frustrated in Sickbay.  The CSO is in the Holodeck, and I still look better than you in my red catsuit.

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: You can handle it, can't you?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@All:_5-meters

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>:Chamberlain: My Pleasure Boss ::Energizes::

Host CO_Zax says:
*PED*: Understood, Lt. Can you report to the bridge when available, please.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@*EO*:_Mark-Stop-the-drill

EO_Pettigrove says:
@*All*:  Disengaging phasers  ::disengages the phasers::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Does a Ferengi dance sir?  ::chuckles::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Lead the way.  ::stops and notices Chamberlain materializing::

PED_Prin says:
*CO*: Of course, Ma'am......

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Rematerizes in behind his Team::

PED_Prin says:
::Holds out her hand to an MO walking by to help her up.....Receiving the necessary help waddles toward the TL::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::can nearly feel the pregnant PED leap with joy seven decks down at the idea of coming to the bridge::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Hmm, I don't know - I guess we'll find out - send in the probe - slowly - I want to watch out for any temporal fluxes

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow at OPS::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#SIA:  Glad you could join us.  Danster left a false signal but Q'on is tracking him.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: I suggest we move or we will lose the ground  ::Moves on a at slightly faster pace::

CEO_Smith says:
::exits main engineering and heads for the turbolift::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Scans-the-intervvalls-of-the-hole::_XO:_The-hole-goes-all-the-vvay-to-vvithin-one-inch-of-the-hull-just-above-the-bridge

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Your red catsuit?

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::intently studies her console::

CSO_Gunther says:
::hooks it up with surprising ease:: COMPUTER: Activate holodeck program Tau four two one.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO: ::looks up::  Sir?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::follows Qon gesturing for Chamberlain to follow::

FCO_Rofax says:
@  ::launches probe on full manual control::  XO: Aye sir.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION ::Slowly the hologram solidifies into the figure of captain Zax, waiting to be activated.  There are streaks of gray running through her hair and the lines of wear mark groves into her face along with a slight slump to her shoulders.  In her eyes there is a hint of desolation tinged with that indomitable spirit of hope.::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::uses the shuttles sensors to track the probe::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CMO: Excellent

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head as she realizes that once again she has a nut on her bridge::

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#CTO::Yawns:: Sorry about that Commander.  My Alarm Clock was trashed last night.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Has Kyrron reported in yet?

CEO_Smith says:
::enters turbolift:: Computer: Deck One, Bridge.

CSO_Gunther says:
::wonders why the hologram is just standing there::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO: No, but I look better than her too.

XO_Bafii says:
@ *CO* Drilling successful - we are sending in the probe - data being relayed to the bridge SCI station

PED_Prin says:
TL: Bridge...... ::Supports her lower back with her palms::

Host Holo_Zax says:
ACTION:  The probe launches through the tunnel.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::tracking the probe ... recording what the probe sends back::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::continues to follow Q'on after giving Chamberlain the "Chamberlain has lost it again" look::

CSO_Gunther says:
COMPUTER: What's wrong with the program?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::monitors the probes ever so graceful progress, hands poised for corrective action, however being a straight line, pretty confident about the situation::

PED_Prin says:
::Exits onto the bridge med-kit in hand......heading around toward the CO:: CO: You asked for me, Ma'am?

OPS_Qon says:
#::Reaches the point he guessed Danster would have climbed this mountain, and sure enough, finds the trail again. Only there are more than one set::

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: What are we getting from the probe?

Host Holo_Zax says:
<COMPUTER> Requires the captain’s codes.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Umm...be that it may, and I have to disagree with you on the catsuit bit, can you please contact the CTO for a report?

OPS_Qon says:
#::Stops and crouches, waiting for CTO and SFI::

CSO_Gunther says:
COMPUTER: Captain Zax? SELF: How odd....

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::feels the air pressure rise a bit as the physical mass on the bridge increases dramatically::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  What's up?

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Analyzing the data now, Sir.  I'll be able to tell you in a few minutes.

Host CO_Zax says:
*XO*: Understood.

OPS_Qon says:
#CTO: Just as I thought Commander, his trail picks up again here, but he is not alone

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::shrugs::  COMM: CTO:  Pendragon to Commander Tria.

CEO_Smith says:
::exits turbolift and takes his seat at engineering console:: CO: Engineering is all quiet, sir.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Follows Q'on, and then stops.:: OPS: Talk to us.

FCO_Rofax says:
@  ::slows the probe's approach, preparing to stop it just short of the far end::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Not alone?  ::turns to Chamberlain::  SIA:  Who do you think he's met?

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CEO: Thank you, Lt.

OPS_Qon says:
::Looks impatiently at SFI::  SFI: What else have you not told us

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  It appears the ship has suffered massive damage, no life signs.  There are also indications that scavengers have picked the place apart, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: Please coordinate with science on the analysis of the core samples.

CSO_Gunther says:
*CO*: Captain, it would appear that only you have access to this program.

Host CO_Zax says:
PED: Please take science.

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::waits patiently for a response::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  Pendragon:  Kyrron reporting in.  Danster seems to have an accomplice on the planet.

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Hmm, interesting..  can we navigate the probe to the interior of the ship?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ Self: Those logs are long gone...  CPU core too most likely....

PED_Prin says:
::Nods::CO: Aye, Ma'am.....waddles over to SCI and slides into a seat slowly::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  I can't see why not, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks surprised:: *CSO*: Program? Me? And just how would that be?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::waits impatiently for Chamberlain to respond::

CEO_Smith says:
::walks to science one:: PED: Just getting here, yourself?

OPS_Ididitagain says:
COMM: CTO:  One moment.  ::looking over shapely shoulder:: CO: The Commander reports that their quarry may have an accomplice.  Orders?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::waits for an opening in the hull, activates imaging sensors::

CSO_Gunther says:
*CO*: I have no idea...but according to the computer, your codes are required.

PED_Prin says:
::Looks up at the CEO:: CEO: I'm sorry?

Host CO_Zax says:
PED: Please coordinate with the CEO and analyze the samples from Team 2.

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: See if you can find a way into the ship

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs::

PED_Prin says:
CO: Aye....Working on it now.

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: On my way, Lt.

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Aye sir.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO/FCO:  We need to find an opening of some description, a hull breach, anything the probe can use to enter the ship.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO:  Sir?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::is-scanning-the-hull-for-breaches::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::leans and looks down at the second set of footprints::

CSO_Gunther says:
::walks around the hologram of the older Zax::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CMO: Monitor the scans from the probe - see if you can find any information on what happened to the crew

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Pursue only if safe.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::scans the footprints with her tricorder just to pass the time::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#OPS: Have a seat don't ask questions, only take orders, understood. ::Walks a bit away from the group and taps his Transponder::Martin: We might have his whole group here, Contact Admiral Harlan, Priority One.

CEO_Smith says:
::grins:: PED: Never mind, it's just small talk.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Report in every 5 minutes.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Takes up a defensive position at the top of the ridge, behind a boulder and waits for the others to make up their minds::

TO_McCloud says:
TO2: Watch the sensors... I gotta a headache. I'll be back soon.

PED_Prin says:
::Looks over the data that the CEO sent to her console....:: CO: I'm detecting signs that this ice age, if you want to call it that isn't natural....it was induced by an outside force.

Host CO_Zax says:
::stands::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::hears-the-XO-and-aligns-the-tricorder-vvith-the-probe::_XO:_Aye-sir

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the PED: PED: Cause?

PED_Prin says:
::Smiles:: CEO: I am not at all opposed to small talk.  Just didn't quite hear you....Thank you for your kindness though.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
COMM: CTO:  The Captain requests that you continue pursuit at your discretion, but report in every five minutes.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::Begins scanning ... finds a small breach but it's too small for the probe to enter::

PED_Prin says:
CO: Indeterminate at this time.

TO_McCloud says:
<TO WeaponLover>: OK. ::continues watching sensors::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Sir, there is not much room for movement, we may have to "make" our own opening.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Walks back to the group::  CTO: We'll wait here for one minute.

TO_McCloud says:
::heads to his quarters for his medicine::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir, I've found a small hull breach near Deck 2 ... It's too small for the probe to enter but we may be able to open it.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Thinking how he would like to "talk" to SFI about his attitude, and chuckles at the thought::

PED_Prin says:
CO: It seems to be stemming from a high concentration of particles in the atmosphere, but I am unable to find a cause for those.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  OPS ididi...:  Will do.  SIA:  Why are we waiting?

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO/EO: Understood - make it happen.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO:_Bevvare-about-the-atmosphere-in-the-ship-its-probably-toxic-from-not-being-circulated

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>:Chamberlain: Yes Chief

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::moves the probe out to clear way for the phasers::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Understood sir

CEO_Smith says:
PED: Anytime; Let's see if we can crack this ice mystery.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO: A short phaser shot should do it.  Permission to fire, Sir.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Scanning the area for signs of danger::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: You have the bridge as the CEO is busy.

PED_Prin says:
CEO: Agreed.....I'm keeping a data stream open between our consoles.

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Is your probe clear?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::tricorder readings on the footprint are fairly useless::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: It is sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks quickly to the TL::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
CO:  Eye sir.

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Fire at will

CSO_Gunther says:
::resists the temptation to hack around the security on this holoprogram::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>::Sends a Priority One Message To Admiral Harlan::

CEO_Smith says:
PED: Great, should speed things along.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Scans-the-hull-as-the-EO-fires::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::fires phasers and widens the hole enough for the probe to enter.  disengages phasers::

Host CO_Zax says:
::arrives at the holodeck and walks in::

PED_Prin says:
CEO: That it should......if you see anything I miss, please let me know.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Thinking that the quarry is getting away at the cowardice of this SIA::

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Okay, Lt.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Done, Sir.  The probe will be able to enter now.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#SIA:  What are we waiting for?  ::getting a bit annoyed::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::waits for phasers to cease and resumes probes original course::

Host Holo_Zax says:
ACTION: It will take a couple of hours for the transmission to reach the admiral as she is... elsewhere.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::looks around for a bit, then logs out of her console, moving to the rich Andorian leather of the command chair sinking into it's plushness with a deeply contented sigh::

CEO_Smith says:
PED: Not a problem.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#CTO: I want to see the situation we could face.

CSO_Gunther says:
::gestures as if to introduce Zax A to Zax B::

XO_Bafii says:
@ FCO: Take the probe in Lieutenant

OPS_Qon says:
#::Looks down at CTO and grins at her temper::

Host CO_Zax says:
::stops dead::

PED_Prin says:
::Smiles at the CEO and turns her attentions back to her console....thankful for a distraction::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::grumbles, then notices Qon watching her.::

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes the image before her....taking in the many changes::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ XO: Aye sir.  Path resumed.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Walks down from position and walks right up to SIA::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::watches Qon wondering just what he is going to do to Chamberlain::

Host CO_Zax says:
::suddenly straightens and strides forward::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::begins receiving telemetry from the probe ... sees that the ship has been stripped of just about everything::

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Ready?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::decides that whatever it is she has no intention of stopping him::

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::is-also-follovving-the-probes-scans::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::slows the probe as it enters the hull breach::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Commander, receiving telemetry from the probe.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Standing almost on SIA's toes:: SIA: I think you are afraid to go further.  Maybe you should wait here, perhaps I will fetch you a root beer with some ice cream in it

PED_Prin says:
::Changes her position since that one is making it hard on her back......and then relaxes a little as the baby seems to have finished it's episode of hiccoughs::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::spins a couple times in the chair, ignoring the looks from the others on the bridge::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>Chamberlain: Chief, I have sent the message, shall I have myself beamed to your location? And Leave Agent Letuik here.

TO_McCloud says:
::arrives at his quarters  and looks for his meds::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM: Pendragon:  Reporting in.  Nothing is happening.  Chamberlain is holding us up for some unknown reason.

Host CO_Zax says:
Computer: Authorization Zax delta four omega epsilon.

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: What do we see?

Host Holo_Zax says:
ACTION:  The holograph stirs...

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::chuckles at Q'on's statement::

Host Holo_Zax says:
All:  Obviously, if you are hearing this, Gunther's new metals and codes worked through time and I stand before my younger self and other members of the crew of the Pendragon.

Host Holo_Zax says:
I am not sure what finally happened to our valiant ship and crew in the end, I can only tell you what happened and why you posses the cube and this holoprogram.

Host Holo_Zax says:
We had aboard our vessel a man what was known as a super soldier.  He had been with us for months, hiding his identity and intensions well.  When it was time, he made his escape from our ship with nominal damage.  His goal?  He was to meet up with the rest of his comrades on Bendaran IV.

CSO_Gunther says:
::doesn't stop his eyes from widening::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir, it looks like the ship has been stripped of anything that would be of use.  Someone's had a great deal of fun, or so it looks.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Bendaran was a world of lush beauty with a people who lived a simple life.  But as the soldiers discovered, buried in their history was the legend of a device that could send them anywhere in time.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Archaeologists had discovered evidence in the old ruins of this planet that these people had once been space travelers.  There are two legends as to why they were no longer that.  One was the sad tale of bringing back a plague that caused great devastation.  The other was that they went, they say and nothing really interested them.

Host CO_Zax says:
::listens silently::

Host Holo_Zax says:
Which is the truth is no longer known.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Turns to CTO:: CTO: Perhaps we should leave this coward here and continue alone. We were making progress

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Nothing left at all?

Host Holo_Zax says:
Because these people no longer traveled the stars and lived basically within the bounds of a preindustrial world, the Council decreed the Prime Directive applied and they had been left alone until we were sent, by the soldiers sending us fake orders, to study this world.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM: Pendragon:  nothing is still happening and its cold down here.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Walks away from Q'on, who is being annoying::Martin:Suit up and meet us 2 klicks up.

Host Holo_Zax says:
We were not in time.  The soldiers discovered the time portal and activated it, but something went wrong.  Gunther believes that the device was very old and had degraded.  The other possibility is that the ancients had wanted the affect that had occurred.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::shakes her head:: XO:  Nothing.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Instead of the soldiers alone being taken back into time, all life within 500 Km of the planet was also taken back into time.  You can imagine the shock of the natives as well as the ancients and ourselves.  Turmoil ensued and various diseases swept through the two populations before K'Chek'Rik and his staff was able to get a hold on things.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#OPS:  Unfortunately, SFI is in command of this mission.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Things might have worked themselves out.  However, like so many worlds, there are always one fraction or another trying to take over.  As we stood on the verge of using the 'time honored' method of time traveling using the gravity of the sun...

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::eyes the vacant OPS station and sighs tapping the consol on the chair::  COMM: CTO:  Need blankets?

OPS_Qon says:
#Self: Humph, put the fox in charge of the foxhunt

Host Holo_Zax says:
it was deemed that using the device that brought us here was not a good choice, we received an emergency message from the Poltaskin council.  They were under attack.

Host Holo_Zax says:
We quickly discovered that Starfleet technology was involved.  Our super soldiers, of which all indications had led us to believe they were dead, were not dead.  They had taken sides and equipped the aggressive faction with technology more advanced and totally unknown to the Poltaskin government.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Shortly after that, we ourselves experienced major damage.  Our solder had booby-trapped our ship well. We tried to fix things as best as we could, but the damage was to great and the supplies we needed would take time to gather.  Time was against us.

Host Holo_Zax says:
For the lives of my crew, it was finally decided that we would have to land the vessel.  Not that we had much options toward the end other then to destroy the Pendragon.  I could not bring myself to do that.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#Team: Let's move out, Mr. Q'on remind me to write you up a nice little report in your record.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Between the soldiers and landing, the damage was too extensive, the Pendragon would never fly again.  Stranded on this world, we tried our best to assist the Poltaskin government and all the other governments that tried to help.  But luck was not on our sides.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  OPS Idid...:  Very funny.  I need clarification on who exactly is in charge of this fiasco.

Host Holo_Zax says:
Within eight years, the people of this world had lost all perspective.  The losses had been great, all they could see was revenge.  It about broke my heart to see what this unique people were slowly becoming, not to mention watching the death of my crew as each of them tried their best to help or in some cases, stay out of it.

Host Holo_Zax says:
I will not go into the names and details of the lost.  It is my hope that perhaps the crew of the Pendragon can prevent the eminent disaster these people face.

Host Holo_Zax says:
I stretch back my memories to my younger self and try to imagine what will be going through my mind as I hear this.  I remember how much I hated temporal anomalies; they always gave me such headaches.  But I also remember how much I loved life and my crew.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Grinning:: SIA: With pleasure

XO_Bafii says:
@Team: Keep scanning - look for any clues to why this ship is here, I'll contact the Pendragon

Host Holo_Zax says:
We have stuck our heads together and tried to determine, how we might prevent this occurrence.  We have come up with a couple of ideas, but decided that the best course was to let you, myself and the crew, decide on the final option.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#SIA:  Q'on is my responsibility.  ::frowns at Chamberlain::

Host Holo_Zax says:
I think of my younger self might say nay to all of this and walk away, but as one grows older, ones perspective changes.  In this mine defiantly did.  The people of Bendaran IV did not deserve to die and I want so badly to get my crew home where they began.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::continues to monitor the probe and receive telemetry::

Host Holo_Zax says:
I leave you with one more thought… even if this world is destroyed and us along with it, the super soldiers will still be out there.  There are rumors they are planning to leave this world.  The damage they could do is unimaginable…

Host Holo_Zax says:
Please… please… if you will, go back into time, before the soldiers arrived and prevent them from doing the damage they succeed in doing.

Host Holo_Zax says:
::In the background the cries of people are heard along with the detonation of a photon torpedo.  Sorry permeates the captain.::

Host Holo_Zax says:
Gunther, quick, take the holochip and send it off, we are out of time.  This will be your final task my friend.

OPS_Ididitagain says:
COMM:CTO:  You hold command of the team.  The 'Intelligence' agent has command of the mission.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>::Suits up and beams to the coordinates::

Host Holo_Zax says:
::A tall man, a much older and careworn version of Gunther strides forward and reaches for the chip.  As he does, the program freezes for one last moment on the face of captain Zax, tears gliding down her cheeks, but her shoulders back, ready to meet the death that awaits them...::

CSO_Gunther says:
::frowns::

OPS_Qon says:
#::Moves back up the ridge, barely able to contain his anger at the SIA::

Host CO_Zax says:
::remains silent::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::continues-scanning-the-Ship::

TO_McCloud says:
::decides to check out his new game after he takes his meds::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::silently amazed at the vast destruction inside the Ice Pen::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  OPS with the big long name:  Thank you.  Kyrron out.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#<Martin>Chamberlain:Chief, what took you so long.  What's up?

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Continue to receive telemetry from the probe ...

XO_Bafii says:
@ COMM: CO: Captain, the Frozen Pendragon has been completely stripped of everything, we are at a loss down here.

Host CO_Zax says:
::is suddenly feeling very old and very tired::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Looks-at-the-XO-and-silently-agrees::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
COMM: CTO:  Pendragon out.  ::closes the channel wondering how Tria would look in the schoolgirl outfit in her closet::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::notices the other intelligence agent arrive and decides she hates bureaucracy::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Captain....are you all right?

TO_McCloud says:
::walks into the holodeck and stops DEAD seeing the CO and CSO:: CO/CSO: Ooops

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Meets up with Martin and whispers to him:: Martin: We might have the whole gang here.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM: XO: Report back to the ship immediately. Zax out.

OPS_Qon says:
#::Sees another SFI appear and sighs:: Self: Now this Danster has the best chance of escape yet

XO_Bafii says:
@ COMM: CO: Understood

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM: CTO: Report back to the ship immediately. Zax out.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::looks at the XO::  XO:  Sir, confirming what I already told you ... there's nothing here ... no power systems, no weapons, nothing.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  All signs of the super soldier come to a stop.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#SIA:  Would you two quit frigging whispering and tell us what is up!  ::stops to listen to the CO's comm::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#ALL:  Back to our shuttle.  NOW!

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::hears the CO's order and wastes no time prepping for launch::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at Gunther, not really seeing him....but his future self::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#::Here's the comm:: <Vera>:Computer, 4 to beam out.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: All right? I....don't know.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::Hears the CO's order and is a little disappointed ... was really looking forward to exploring that ship::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::looks at Qon and rolls her eyes::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::hears-the-CO-and-heads-back-to-the-Shuttle::

TO_McCloud says:
CO/CSO: Ok... What has happened?

XO_Bafii says:
@ *CTO* Have you been recalled?

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::quickly runs a check on where the CO is, and seeing she is still a ways away delightedly spins in the big chair a couple more times::

CSO_Gunther says:
::blinks at her, and sighs:: CO: So what are we going to do about it?

SIA_Chamberlain says:
#Letuik: Prep the Vera now!

OPS_Qon says:
#::Looks impassive except for the fire in his eyes::

PED_Prin says:
::Continues monitoring the scans of the planet::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#*XO*:  Yes, Sir.  You too?

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::helm powered up, waits for Bafii's order to scramble the shuttles::

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: That, my friend, is a good question.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The sound of a crack is heard loudly through the bridge from the captain’s chair.

XO_Bafii says:
@ *CTO* Yes, we'll wait for you to return to the shuttle then

TO_McCloud says:
::walks over to the two and waves his hands in front of there faces to see if the two are alive::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@::Beams onto the Vera::

PED_Prin says:
::Looks up briskly::

TO_McCloud says:
CO/CSO: Helloooo?

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::stops suddenly with an "Oops!  I did it again" look::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Something different, I hope. ::glances at where the older they were::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the TO, seeing him for the first time::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::gets-into-the-shuttle-and-helps-vvith-prelaunch-protocols::

CEO_Smith says:
::hears a sudden crack on the bridge:: SELF: Not again....

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::materializes on the Vera.  Walks off and enters the Pendragon shuttle::

PED_Prin says:
::Sees the OPS officer turned quite red and grinning, turns her attention back to the console::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::gingerly moves from the chair, aware of all the eyes on her, and moves back to her own post::

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: Nothing, Son. Please report to the bridge.

TO_McCloud says:
Both: You're Awake!

TO_McCloud says:
Both: OK

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: I only hope we can do the right thing.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: seeing the CTO return :: CTO: Everyone accounted for?

OPS_Qon says:
@::Follows CTO::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: You mean THIS time.

TO_McCloud says:
::walks out and heads to the Bridge::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@<Letuik>::Beams the Team to the Vera::

OPS_Ididitagain says:
::logs in sheepishly and hopes the CO doesn't notice when she comes back::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::takes a seat on the shuttle and watches Q'on follow::  XO:  I think the Intelligence team is returning in their own ship.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CSO: Yes, this time.........

CEO_Smith says:
PED: If you would excuse me, I have to repair a chair before the captain returns.

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@<Letuik>::Powers up the Engines and Leaves the Ground::

TO_McCloud says:
::looks back at the CO and reads her mind::

PED_Prin says:
CEO: Of course.....::Smiles::

TO_McCloud says:
Self: Oh...

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::straps herself in::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: Understood    FCO: Take us home Lieutenant

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: I wonder how many times we've tried this already?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::does up her seatbelt::

OPS_Qon says:
@::Sits down without a word::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Straps-in-to-his-seat-and-vvaits-for-launch::

FCO_Rofax says:
@  ::quickly takes off, engines groaning under the strain::   XO: Aye sir.

CEO_Smith says:
::walks over to the engineering console to grab a repair kit::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::leans over and whispers::  OPS:  Well, that was fun.

TO_McCloud says:
::continues to the bridge::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@<Letuik::COMM:Shuttle One: You have the lead.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The shuttle lifts from its cold moorings.

CEO_Smith says:
::grabs kit and heads for the CO's chair::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: Did you have any luck out there?

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Knowing us? Hundreds, I'm sure. ::smiles wryly::

OPS_Qon says:
@::Barely registers CTO's comment::

CEO_Smith says:
::begins to repair the chair::

CSO_Gunther says:
::rolls his eyes::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  We were tracking Danster, and found that he was met by another.  No other signs of them, though.

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::takes a gentle climb off the surface, trying to ease the engine strain::

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: We'll have a senior staff meeting here....in ten minutes.

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: I was afraid of that... I wonder what happened aboard ship though

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::enjoying the smooth ride::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  I assume we will soon find out.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Hopefully....this time, we'll come up with the right idea.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::Hopes-they-rememberd-to-thavv-out-the-landing-gear::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::goes over the telemetry from the probe ::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: I would suppose so. ::retrieves the chip::

FCO_Rofax says:
@ ::hears the engines kick in full and punches it for home::  ALL:  Hold tight, we're heading for home...

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at him sadly:: CSO: For what it's worth, Gunther.....YOU gave us this chance.

OPS_Qon says:
@::Decides to visit some carnage on the holodeck to vent his anger::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::vvould-have-liked-to-see-if-his-sickbay-vvas-in-good-order-after-so-many-years::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::chuckles at the FCO::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: With all due respect...I'd rather I hadn't.

CEO_Smith says:
::sees the problem and realizes he needs to replicate a new part for it::

Host CO_Zax says:
::just shakes her head::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@::Disarms his weapons and chucks them into the armory:: Martin: Subspace link with Admiral Harlan NOW!

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The shuttles dock safely.

CMO_Daetalus says:
::sighs-vvith-relief::

FCO_Rofax says:
::powers down the shuttle::

SIA_Chamberlain says:
@<Martin>Chamberlain: Aye, Chief. ::Contacts the Admiral.::

Host CO_Zax says:
::enters the turbolift and as the door closes sinks down along the wall until she is sitting on the floor....visions of her death running through her mind::

Host Karriaunna says:
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